If reading a Dan Brown bestseller, such as The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol or Angels and Demons, is too much of a time investment, how about listening to an audiobook.

Sep 14, 2009 - Kate Pullen

What is spoken word? Where does it come from? How is it everywhere and around us? This article will focus on these questions and more.

Apr 5, 2009 - My Nguyen

In "On the Scientific Justification of Conceptual Notation," Gottlob Frege ponders the limitations of language, particularly as it relates to writing and the spoken word.

Oct 22, 2008 - Mia Carter

The Audies awards celebrate all aspects of the audiobook industry. As well as providing an interesting insight, they can also provide inspiration for your next listen!

May 10, 2008 - Kate Pullen

Audiobooks are often available in both abridged and unabridged versions. What does abridging mean and how does it effect the plot of an audiobook?

Jul 17, 2008 - Kate Pullen

Ghost stories are perfect for the audiobook or spoken word format. There are many classic works of Gothic horror available and these can make an interesting alternative.

Sep 2, 2008 - Kate Pullen

Taiwan's history with varied immigrant roots has lead to new and distinct dialects over time. Travelers to Taiwan will find the island now recognizes 17 Chinese dialects.

Sep 16, 2009 - Erin De Santiago

A useful guide for teaching poetry by appealing to students' interest in the spoken word

Nov 16, 2010 - Kate Johnson

Fluency needs an ability to use language idiomatically at the right times and understand it in conversation. This book is a guide to English idioms from around the world.

Mar 10, 2010 - Martin P Wilson

Cross Country finds detective Alex Cross encounters the worst murder scene he has faced in his life and chases the killers to Africa in an exciting if implausible listen.

Jan 6, 2009 - Kate Pullen

There are a wide range of diet audiobooks available, from the latest South Beach Diet book through to self-hypnosis books that will help to change the approach to food.

Jan 4, 2009 - Kate Pullen

Audiobooks language courses are a great way to learn foreign languages. A second language is a useful skill to have, whether it is for conversational or business use.

Aug 1, 2008 - Kate Pullen

Never judge an audiobook by its cover! There is much more to picking an audiobook than just the plot. The narrator and format also play an important part.

Nov 4, 2008 - Kate Pullen

Speaking English correctly is not just about grammar and vocabulary. EFL learners often find register and style difficult to master.

Nov 22, 2010 - Marlene de Wilde

For students of the French language, learning a few common idiomatic expressions, gestures and studying cultural norms of French conversation can make a big impact.

Sep 26, 2008 - Alicia King

The way people speak changes over time, but that is no excuse for the poor grammar that is creeping into everyday spoken and written English.

May 17, 2010 - Abby Trow

While creating a document, a writer may have several unique formats. Using MS Word's format painter can make this task easier and more efficient.

Sep 16, 2009 - Joe Nowak

Charles Ryder reveals more than he realizes in his memoirs of Sebastian, his teddybear, and the Flyte family. Two audiobook versions are available.

May 20, 2010 - Alex Sharp

Men Who Stare at Goats, by Jon Ronson, is the first book to be discussed in Jonathon Ross's Twitter bookclub. The audiobook is expertly narrated by Sean Mangan

May 25, 2009 - Kate Pullen